Explanation of Fees

A quick guide to the fees you pay and the programs and services they support:

Technology Fee

Technology Fee supports instructional and informational entrepreneurial efforts and technology projects related to the academic activities of our students and faculty. Part-time rate is $6.00 per credit hour and the full-time flat rate is $72.00.

Student Center Fee

Student Center Fee supports the construction and operation of the student center. Part-time rate is $34.00 per credit hour and the full-time flat rate is $407.00.

Auxiliary Construction Fee

Auxiliary Construction Fee supports the expansion and construction of the dining and parking facilities. Part-time rate is $3.00 per credit hour and the full-time flat rate is $36.00 for 12 or more credits.

Auxiliary Operating Fee

Auxiliary Operating Fee supports the parking, campus shuttle, conference services, and campus card operations as well as the USM mandated fund balance contribution. Part-time rate is $23.00 per credit hour and the full-time flat rate is $273.00 for 12 or more credits.

Student Government Association Fee

Student Government Association Fee supports the student governments and the part-time and full-time rate is $25.00. This is for Undergrad and Graduate students.

Student Bar Association Fee

Student Bar Association Fee supports the student bar association and the part-time and full-time rate is $37.00. This is for Law and LLM students.

Laboratory Fees

Laboratory fees apply to certain courses. These are used to maintain and upgrade equipment and licenses and to provide consumable materials necessary for the course. The laboratory fee varies, depending on the course.

Late Payment Fee

A $75.00 fee may be added to student accounts that are not paid in full by the scheduled due date for the term.

Late Registration Fee

If you register during the Late Registration Period you will incur a $20.00 late fee.

Orientation Fee

The orientation fee supports the expenses related to a variety of undergraduate new student experiences. The one-time freshmen rate is $100 and the UB+ and transfer rate is $25.